2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MA08 LVR
2008 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 73,335 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA08 LVR Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 73,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA08 LVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Focus (MA08 LVR) between March 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
MA08 LVR Mileage History
- 16/03/201118,944 mi
- 13/03/201224,876 mi+5,932 mi
- 13/03/201332,287 mi+7,411 mi
- 11/03/201438,290 mi+6,003 mi
- 05/03/201542,600 mi+4,310 mi
- 24/03/201645,947 mi+3,347 mi
- 23/03/201750,748 mi+4,801 mi
- 21/03/201855,579 mi+4,831 mi
- 20/03/201959,235 mi+3,656 mi
- 24/03/202061,760 mi+2,525 mi
- 10/03/202162,872 mi+1,112 mi
- 10/03/202162,827 mi-45 mi
- 15/03/202265,097 mi+2,270 mi
- 21/03/202367,606 mi+2,509 mi
- 04/03/202469,583 mi+1,977 mi
- 04/03/202571,559 mi+1,976 mi
- 04/03/202571,559 mi
- 09/03/202673,335 mi+1,776 mi
Average of roughly 3,631 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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